NPL Round 13 Preview: Pride face life without Wenzel-Halls

May 11, 2018

In this week of the NPL Queensland, Western Pride welcome Brisbane City after losing leading scorer Dylan Wenzel-Halls to Brisbane Roar, while Moreton Bay United and Brisbane Roar FC Youth lock horns as they target the top four.

Lions FC v Redlands United FC
Lions Stadium 1
Saturday, 12 May, 6pm

Lions aim to keep winning run going

Lions FC will be looking for their sixth straight win when they host Redlands United on Saturday. This is a great opportunity for the Lions to keep pressure on the sides above them with another strong showing.

Redlands conceded five goals in the last two matches played, most recently against leaders Western Pride FC, and should have an idea of the intensity that will be needed to tame the Lions.

Leaders Western Pride FC will face the first test in the NPL Queensland without striker Dylan Wenzel-Halls when they take on Brisbane City FC.

Sitting a point clear of Olympic FC with a game in hand, Pride will be looking for Andrew Pengelly to keep the Pride rolling in their 10-game winning streak. Pengelly has scored eight goals in 11 matches so far this season.

These two sides met last week in an FFA Cup clash, with City stunning Pride in a convincing 4-1 victory.

North Queensland are without a win since March 10, but have scored five times in their last five fixtures, and will have to be at their best to take anything from their clash with second-placed Olympic.